Racing Ready

After almost 3 weeks thinking about this tradition of naming your Miata, I finally name “him” Karlino. Nothing that I found in Japanese seemed to work, or it translated funny/strange.  But while I was looking at different name meaning websites, I came across a listing of Irish based names.  Since I’m half Irish on both [...]

Randy was an avid HPDE participant at Harris Hill Road at the SEA Track Attack.  This was back at the end of May 2009. He was driving a fully stock (except for the tires) 2008 Porsche Limited Edition Boxster S, in the noticeably awesome bright orange color.  The ‘ S’ edition series, with the SportDesign [...]

This must be a trend!  At the 2009 SASCA Autocross #6 Jerry debuted his “new” 1999 Mazda Miata! Just like my Miata it’s a 1999 model & it has about 110K miles.  This is Jerry’s second Miata.  Last I heard he still owns his red 1990 Miata that he’s been driving & campaigning in autocross [...]

What is Racing Ready ?  An introduction for some & a good revisit for others… If you’ve ever considered racing in motorsports, thinking… “Why not me, I could be a successful racing competitor!” …then this site is for you! How to go about it & where to start?  The easiest & most economical starting point [...]

Steven Johnson did a great job in pulling off this fun video compilation of last Sunday’s 2009 SASCA Autocross #7.  I was not expecting this Racing Ready mini-promo!  I was very pleasantly surprised! So, check it out & enjoy.  I REALLY like this screenshot!!! I again strongly suggest you visit & register at FullSolo.org.  You’ll [...]

At the 2009 SASCA Autocross #6, I met a new Novice autocross competitor.  Ryan brought a vehicle I had yet to see entered in an autocross event.  His ride is a 2007 Honda Fit.  Being his first event, he entered as Novice F Street Prepared class. At first glance, except for the tires & wheels [...]

Jay is a frequent autocross participant & the Vice President of SASCA.  At the recent 2009 SASCA Autocross #7 (at which Jay was the course designer), he debuted his on-car advertising of his new company, DMR Performance, a division of Tiger Unlimited, Inc. [Jay's Corvette is the black one, Eric's is the bright yellow one] [...]